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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.53, 601.18 and 246.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.53, 601.18 and 246.76 is: 370.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.53 : 601.18 = 246.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.53/601.18 = 246.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.53x = 601.18 × 246.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.53x = 148,346.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,346.85/400.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.37

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